Bethenny Frankel's Foundation Raises $25 Million For Ukraine

[babylonsister]

Bethenny Frankel’s Foundation Raises $25 Million For Ukraine
$10 million will go to support refugees fleeing the country, while $15 million is being put towards getting resources into Ukraine.
By Alexandra Sakellariou Published 20 hours ago


Bethany Frankel has joined a growing number of celebrities making financial contributions to support relief efforts amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the reality star’s foundation has reportedly raised over $25 million in donations.

Frankel’s foundation BStrong, which was launched in 2017, works in tandem with Global Empowerment Mission to provide emergency assistance to people in crisis.

According to TMZ, Frankel’s organization has so far raised $10 million that will be specifically used to support the relocation of Ukrainian refugees. Another $15 million has been raised that will help provide various resources to the country, including food, medical assistance, and other essential items.

BStrong continues to take donations for Ukrainian relief efforts and hopes to raise more than the $25 million it already has. The organization has been posting updates on its website about how its supporting Ukraine. It says that its priority right now is “getting refugees out and aid into Ukraine.”

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https://www.therichest.com/rich-powerful/bethenny-frankels-foundation-raises-25-million-for-ukraine/

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. Holy crap. Major props to her!

[underpants]

2. Good for her

I usually don’t have much of an opinion for people like that but gotta give credit where credit is due.

[sheshe2]

3. K&R

[dchill]

4. Bethenny Frankel is good people. No further evidence needed!

That is not to say I approve of Real Housewives.

[babylonsister]

5. She hasn't been on that in years afaik. nt

[OneBlueDotS-Carolina]

6. We looked up GEM on Charity Navigator, When featured On CNN

when considering donating to assist in Ukraine, Poland etc. My cousin who has acted for several NGOs as a country director suggested the Brit Disasters Emergency Committee, said your cash will get to someone on the ground in Ukraine quickly. It's an umbrella org that distributes cash to NGOs on the ground where it's needed. It's a minefield out there trying to find a legit operation these days. World Kitchen was a choice, then again they get much-deserved publicity.

If someone knows of a non-religious NGO operating in Moldova, please post. Moldova is a country that I doubt has the resources to handle the influx of refugees.


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